Eurofins Biomnis code

CROSU

Synonyms

• C-telopeptide of type I procollagen
• CTX
• Peptides from bone collagen degradation

Specialty

Biochemistry

Clinical significance

A marker for bone tissue resorption. An 8-amino acid peptide resulting from the breakdown of collagen I. Used to monitor osteoporosis.

Preanalytics

• 2 tube(s) :
• urines
•   FROZEN
• Freezing within 4 hours

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Further information

Fasting sample
The urinary creatinine will be tested systematically on the same sample (SFBC recommendations). The sampling method chosen must be retained in repeat prescriptions

Specific equipment available

• Tube for urine sample (4mL)-T28

Methodology

Enzyme-immunoassay

Turnaround time

2 weeks